The Toronto Raptors open the 2026‑27 season with a dominant 135‑92 home victory over the Chicago Bulls, a 43‑point blowout on Oct. 21. RJ Barrett leads the scoring surge, while Scottie Barnes (23 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists) and Kawhi Leonard (23 points, 6 assists, 4 steals) anchor the win despite sub‑par shooting percentages. Chicago, shorthanded at center, struggles; rookie Caleb Wilson and Josh Giddey combine for just two points. The Raptors control the game with perimeter shooting and aggressive defense, finishing strong as fans celebrate the emphatic start.
The Chicago Bulls began the new season North of the border against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. It also marked the official debut of No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson, slated to be the franchise player. Though the rebuilding Bulls were largely outmatched, that didn’t mean that Wilson didn’t have something up his sleeve. That was […]
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The Chicago Bulls began the 2026-27 season on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. Unfortunately, they will be without Stacey King, who passed away in June at the age of 59. As a result, Bulls play-by-play announcer Adam Amin humbly left the analyst chair open for the 1st quarter, per Bulls on CHSN. Newly hired analyst […]
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At the Chicago Bulls’ season opener against the Toronto Raptors, play‑by‑play announcer Adam Amin delivered a heartfelt tribute to the late Stacey King, who died in June at 59. King, a three‑time champion and beloved broadcaster, was honored with a video montage and an empty chair on the broadcast desk, complete with a crown and playing card. Amin spoke about King’s impact before Robbie Hummel joined as analyst, noting the team will rotate analysts throughout the year. The moving ceremony highlighted King’s lasting legacy as a player and commentator.
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The Chicago Bulls face the Toronto Raptors in the NBA season opener at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET. The game airs on Chicago Sports Network and streams live on Fubo (free trial available). Chicago comes off a 133‑116 win over Minnesota, with rookie Caleb Wilson posting 16 points, while Toronto looks to bounce back from a 129‑125 preseason loss to Detroit, highlighted by Malachi Smith’s 24 points and Trayce Jackson‑Davis’s near‑perfect free‑throw shooting. Both teams are eager to start the regular season on a high note.
The Chicago Bulls are counting on some development from Caleb Wilson this season. Don't expect it all to come in his first regular season game.
The nostalgia of the 1990’s Chicago Bulls will live forever. Every story holds, and every hope of what could have been still lingers. Could the Bulls have won more than 6 championships? What if Jerry Krause had kept the team together? Would Michael Jordan have retired a 2nd time then? However, Warriors coach Steve Kerr, […]
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I’d say “don’t believe the hype” but I don’t even think there’s a lot of hype
Kawhi Leonard is back in Toronto, Nic Claxton is out, and Tiago Splitter makes his Bulls debut. Projected starters, injuries and what to watch.
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The Chicago Bulls begin the 2026-27 NBA season on the road Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. It will be a season unlike any other in recent memory, as the team rebuilds from scratch with new leadership, coaching, and players. Although some notable players will grab the spotlight, Leonard Miller cannot and shouldn’t be overlooked. The […]
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Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson invited former Knicks and Bulls head coach Thom Thibodeau to observe a practice on Oct. 20, seeking defensive insights ahead of what he calls the team’s most pivotal season. Thibodeau, 68, renowned for building elite defenses with Chicago (top‑six rating) and New York, has not been hired by Cleveland, but Atkinson says the club embraces continuous learning. The visit follows a pattern of bringing in veteran consultants, like ex‑Grizzlies coach Dave Joerger, as the Cavs aim to tighten rotations and improve help defense around Jarrett Allen to contend in the East.
The Chicago Bulls have exercised their rookie-scale team options for forwards Matas Buzelis and Noa Essengue, securing both players for the 2027-28 NBA season. Chicago picked up the fourth-year option on Buzelis’ rookie contract, which will pay the Lithuanian forward $7.6 million during the 2027-28 campaign. Meanwhile, the Bulls also exercised the third-year option for […]
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82 games, fresh expectations and a defence ready to make life miserable. Raptors basketball is back.
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If Leonard Miller steps up, the Chicago Bulls would have three high-level forwards—and less of a need for Patrick Williams to play big minutes.
How to watch Bulls at Raptors in the season opener at Scotiabank Arena: tip-off at 6:30 p.m. CT on CHSN and the CHSN app.
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The Raptors open the 2026-27 season against a revamped Chicago Bulls, hoping to exploit the Bulls' weakened frontcourt after the loss of Nic Claxton. Rookie power forward Caleb Wilson, a high‑impact scorer from UNC, draws attention, but Toronto’s Scottie Barnes (237 lb) may have a size edge. Key matchups include RJ Barrett and Barnes versus Wilson, and guard Jamal Shead versus former Raptor Norman Powell. With Kawhi Leonard back and healthy, the Raptors aim to dominate the paint and contain the Bulls’ guard duo of Josh Giddey and Powell. Injuries: Raptors’ Nate Bittle (foot) and Bulls’ Claxton (hamstring) are out.
The Toronto Raptors will aim to begin the 2026-27 season with a win as they host the Chicago Bulls at the Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, October 21.
NBA legend Charles Barkley shared a story about his longtime friendship with Michael Jordan, recalling how the Chicago Bulls icon once helped him deal with a disappointing playoff elimination. Barkley revealed that Jordan called him in the middle of the night following a loss during his time with the Houston Rockets and arranged to pick […]
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A viral tale claims Michael Jordan turned a $1,000 three‑point contest with Jamal Crawford into a Ferrari‑versus‑Mercedes wager in the summer of 2001, with Jordan allegedly winning the cars after a perfect five‑for‑five shooting round. Crawford later admits the story is embellished; his real loss involved a dice game that forced him to surrender his Mercedes, unrelated to Jordan. The article separates fact from folklore, highlighting Jordan's legendary competitiveness while debunking the high‑stakes car showdown.
Chicago Bulls forward Noa Essengue's third-year team option was exercised. The French forward earned more guaranteed money, but remains largely unproven.
Dalton Knecht has his flaws, but the Chicago Bulls need shot creation along the wings. The Los Angeles Lakers made it possible for them to find it.
The Bulls could turn Kevin Porter Jr. into another valuable trade chip, repeating the Norman Powell strategy to stockpile future assets and accelerate their rebuild.
The Chicago Bulls will begin the 2026-27 season on Wednesday, October 21, on the road against the Toronto Raptors. Of all the storylines, Noa Essengue’s path forward isn’t getting the spotlight. However, the Bulls see real value in Essengue, as evidenced by exercising a team option on him and Matas Buzelis on Tuesday. OFFICIAL: We have exercised […]
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The three-peat Bulls forward hosts a new Chicago-filmed talk series on CHSN, starting Saturday night with Charles Oakley right after the home opener.
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